🚗 Classic Fault — Mercedes-Benz W115 (1968–1976)
Wiper motor failing — wipers stopping mid-screen
💰 Estimated Repair Cost
$50 – $180 USD
Parts and labour estimate
🔧 Tools Required
Multimeter, basic tools
📋 Overview
The wiper motor park switch fails. Wipers stop in a random position mid-screen rather than parking correctly at the bottom.
🩺 Symptoms
- Wipers stopping mid-screen
- wipers not parking correctly
- wipers running continuously
🔍 Possible Causes
- Failed wiper motor park switch
- motor brushes worn
- wiper linkage seized
🛠️ Diagnosis Steps
Test wiper through all speeds. Observe parking behaviour.
✅ Most Confirmed Fix
Rebuild motor park switch or replace with reconditioned motor.
73% of users confirm this fix worked (16 reports)
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